NFL Network’s report points to the week’s preparation as the reason Keenum is expected to get the call: Bagent took part in only one practice after missing the earlier game-plan installation. Keenum, who had been Chicago’s third quarterback, has not thrown a regular-season pass since his two starts with Houston in 2023. The league reports 66 career starts and a 62.3 percent completion rate for the 38-year-old veteran. Those experience numbers explain why Chicago had a viable alternative during the uncertain injury week; they do not predict how he will perform against Philadelphia.
The Eagles arrive 2-0 and the Bears are 1-1 after last week’s 9-3 loss to Minnesota. Bears coach Ben Johnson now faces a nationally televised game without the quarterback who started every game of his Chicago tenure to date. Whether Johnson adjusts the offense toward the ground game or a shorter passing menu will become visible once the game begins; neither is an announced plan.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Central at Soldier Field. The next decisive update is Chicago’s official inactives and starter confirmation. Until then, Keenum is the reported choice, while Bagent is cleared and available.
